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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
By Travis Haley
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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This Scandinavian Sauna Can Be Moved Almost Anywhere

There are quite a few saunas, mobile houses, mobiles rentals and otherwise off-the-grid rentals that we've covered over the years. When it comes right down to it, regardless of size, build details or availability, we want quality construction, A+ design and attention to detail that leaves nothing to be desired.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Projectkin Flax and Fiber Kin Carry-On Luggage

The realities of airline travel are mostly painful. Delays, pricey Wi-Fi, reclining rudeness, etc., but at least your luggage can be both unique and earth-friendly. Projectkin of Copenhagen has just made their rolling carry-on luggage with the first sustainable materials that incorporate a mix of flax fibers and actual biodegradable…

By Amos Kwon
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Boom XB-1 Supersonic Aircraft

When it comes to air travel, no one measures trips from coast to coast or from New York to London in distance, they measure them in hours. Boom Airlines made wave a few years ago with a new supersonic aircraft concept that would finally replace the blazing fast hole left…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Airbnb AirShip002 Dirigible Domicile

Although this truly special Airbnb rental in Scotland looks like it might take off on you, it's 100% grounded. Thematically blimpy, everything about the Airship002 looks custom-made. Roderick James Architects located their second AirShip on a four-acre site with untrammeled views of the home's natural surroundings. It's crafted primarily with…

By Amos Kwon
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Birdbox Adventure Cabins

We've seen quite a few turnkey-ready cabins that allow you to setup an off-the-grid rental or personal retreat wherever you have space. Design firm Livit and their new Birdbox Adventure Cabins are some of our favorite options because of their unique combination of minimalist design and understated luxury. Available in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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